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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.22, 2,469.39 and 1,512.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.22, 2,469.39 and 1,512.29 is: 2,249.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.22 : 2,469.39 = 1,512.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.22/2,469.39 = 1,512.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.22x = 2,469.39 × 1,512.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.22x = 3,734,421.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,734,421.46/1,660.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,249.36

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